Chapter 2, Problem 2.17MCQ

Consider the load convention that is used for the RLC elements shown in Figure 2.2 of the text.

A. If one says that an inductor absorbs zero real power and positive reactive power. is it

(a) True

(b) False

B. If one says that a capacitor absorbs zero real power and negative reactive power (or delivers positive reactive power), is it

(a) False

(b) True

C. If one says that a (positive-valued) resistor absorbs (positive) real power and zero reactive power, is it

(a) True

(b) False